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What is the recovery period for laparoscopic surgery?
You did not say what the surgery was for. I will say this if he has stopped smoking he should not go back to smoking and no one in the home should be smoking. Any surgery will READ MORE
You did not say what the surgery was for. I will say this if he has stopped smoking he should not go back to smoking and no one in the home should be smoking. Any surgery will heal different on everyone. I will say with out knowing what type of surgery he is having it is hard to say. I would say talk to your doctor.
Is a hair transplant surgery invasive?
There is always a risk to any surgery. I would ask the doctor what my chance is of having trouble from the procedure and what you should do to keep from having trouble. Your doctor READ MORE
There is always a risk to any surgery. I would ask the doctor what my chance is of having trouble from the procedure and what you should do to keep from having trouble. Your doctor should know the answer better than anyone else.
For a diabetic patient with gangrene in one toe, is foot amputation the only option?
I will be very honest. Gangrene is a bad thing to have and what you see I will say is not where it most likely not where it ends at. The gangrene is going to be higher up in his READ MORE
I will be very honest. Gangrene is a bad thing to have and what you see I will say is not where it most likely not where it ends at. The gangrene is going to be higher up in his foot. That doctor will check foe a safe place to do the amputation and after that it will be how he takes care of himself as to if he will get OK. There are ways to never have to face this again if he eats and drinks what he is told to and if he smokes or drinks alcohol or soda pop he should stop now. I wish him well!!
Is surgery required to treat shoulder dislocation in elderly patients?
Your grandfather should make the choice. You say you trust the doctor. I think you are worried over something that is not for you to say what he should do. The best thing for you READ MORE
Your grandfather should make the choice. You say you trust the doctor. I think you are worried over something that is not for you to say what he should do. The best thing for you to do is pray for God to do what is necessary for your grandfather. I can tell you this: everything will come out the way it is supposed to and you will not feel responsible for whatever happens. I will tell you this: I am 71 myself and I would want my granddaughter to pray that I got well because grandfathers never want to leave a grandchild; after all God give us grandchildren not for them to worry about us, but so we can do things with them that your mom and dad do not want you to do like go drive a race car together. I think you understand what I am saying. I wish your grandfather and your family the best.
Ole Doc House
Ole Doc House
Can my mother's sugar levels fluctuate during her bypass surgery?
I will tell you what I tell my patents before surgery. It does not matter who you are or your age surgery is always the last thing that is done for a patent. I tell my patents READ MORE
I will tell you what I tell my patents before surgery. It does not matter who you are or your age surgery is always the last thing that is done for a patent. I tell my patents the truth. If they may not have a good chance to come through the surgery I tell them if it is the only option I tell them. If your mother is able to understand what is being said let her make the choice. it is her life not yours. I know we want our loved ones to stay for ever but God only give us so much time to be here. I ask you not to think about yourself and help Mom make the choice that is best for her and what she wants to do. It sounds like if she does not have the surgery she may not be with you long anyway. What I would do if it was my Mom I would pray and ask God to help everyone to come up with the right answer. I went through something like this with my Mom and she made the choice and I know it was the right thing to do. I am the age of your Mom and I know how my daughter would feel if it was me or my wife. I will be praying for your Mom and your family. Oledochouse
What is robotic surgery and how does it work?
Yes, it is being done in places all over the world. It is there to help the Doctor who is in charge of the surgery. I have used Robotic Surgery and it is a wonderful thing. I do READ MORE
Yes, it is being done in places all over the world. It is there to help the Doctor who is in charge of the surgery. I have used Robotic Surgery and it is a wonderful thing. I do not think it will ever replace a good doctor who is good at doing surgery. I think in the future there will be a lot of great things done that we do not do now. We can now and for a few years now been able to have a doctor in some other part of the world over something like Skype guide us through a surgery that we have never done before. I could go on with this but I hope I answered your question
Off and on lower right abdominal pain
It could be the appendix, but you do not need to be asking me, you should go to see a doctor and have some tests done. It could save your life. You would know for sure what is READ MORE
It could be the appendix, but you do not need to be asking me, you should go to see a doctor and have some tests done. It could save your life. You would know for sure what is wrong.
I had back surgery. Should I see a chiropractor or avoid it?
I would never go to a chiropractor until I ask my doctor who fixed my back what he thought I should do.
I have chronic knee pain
You should never give up. You should find a doctor who will tell you that he can fix what is going on with you. I do not know where you live, but if you can find a doctor who does READ MORE
You should never give up. You should find a doctor who will tell you that he can fix what is going on with you. I do not know where you live, but if you can find a doctor who does surgery on Pro Ball players, they can most likely fix what is going on or tell you what is best for you.
I wish you well.
I wish you well.
Why are my surgery stitches still not healing?
Stitches heal most of the time from the inside out. As for you being itchy, that most of the time means you are healing. # of weeks is not a long time, but if you need something READ MORE
Stitches heal most of the time from the inside out. As for you being itchy, that most of the time means you are healing. # of weeks is not a long time, but if you need something for the itching, get your doctor to give you something for it.
Why do I keep getting cold and cough since my heart surgery?
Most cases, that is part of what comes with healing after heart surgery. You might want to talk to your doctor to make sure that you do not get an infection.
What are the risks of a tracheostomy?
If you do not keep it clear and clean it can get infected. If you do what the doctor says he should be alright.
Are sugar levels taken into consideration during surgery?
Yes and your blood pressure also and if it is not safe they will not take a chance on you not making it through surgery. After your surgery it will be very important that you do READ MORE
Yes and your blood pressure also and if it is not safe they will not take a chance on you not making it through surgery. After your surgery it will be very important that you do everything you can to get your sugar down so you will not need to take insulin. If you have type one sugar you can still make a better life for yourself if you do not give in to laying around. Do what your doctor says and you should start feeling better soon
Is surgery the only way to remove gallstones?
Your doctor can give you some things to help you dissolve the small stones and you need to change some of the things you eat and drink. He will give you some idea what that is. READ MORE
Your doctor can give you some things to help you dissolve the small stones and you need to change some of the things you eat and drink. He will give you some idea what that is. I wish you well
Another surgery suggested post anal fissure surgery
My dear young lady you do have a problem. I will agree with the doctor that from what you tell me another surgery of some kind is nessecary
How should I choose a surgeon and hospital?
The record of the hospital and the doctor and, most of all, if you are not at ease with the doctor, do not use them. If the hospital is not a quiet and clean place, go elsewhere READ MORE
The record of the hospital and the doctor and, most of all, if you are not at ease with the doctor, do not use them. If the hospital is not a quiet and clean place, go elsewhere and be sure to check their rating.
What risk factors are associated with an abdominal surgery?
Just do what your doctor tells you and do not tell yourself that you won't do well after your operation. You will do great as long as you do what they tell you to do. You should READ MORE
Just do what your doctor tells you and do not tell yourself that you won't do well after your operation. You will do great as long as you do what they tell you to do. You should have been told the risk before you said you would have the surgery.
How soon before my heart surgery should I stop smoking?
Not less than a month and do not let anyone smoke around you again. It would be good if someone would clean your house from top to bottom and put up NO SMOKING signs. How you live READ MORE
Not less than a month and do not let anyone smoke around you again. It would be good if someone would clean your house from top to bottom and put up NO SMOKING signs. How you live will be how well you take care of yourself. Do not worry about if you have hurt someones feelings it is your life and maybe there life too. I wish you well
My hernia has developed again. Should I get it operated on?
I guess from what you are saying that you have already had yourself checked and you do have another small hernia? Is it in the same place? If it is you must have not took all READ MORE
I guess from what you are saying that you have already had yourself checked and you do have another small hernia? Is it in the same place? If it is you must have not took all the steps to make sure that you did not tare it out again. If it is the same place the surgery will take longer to heal and it will cause you more pain. Talk to your Doctor and do what ever they tell you to do to the letter. People do sometimes do a lot of harm to there body when they do not do what they are told to do.
How do I manage my husband's stomach disorders after his gall bladder surgery?
Your husband needs to follow what the doctor says to do. He needs to eat right and get the rest that is needed and if he drinks or smokes he needs to stop that to. He is too young READ MORE
Your husband needs to follow what the doctor says to do. He needs to eat right and get the rest that is needed and if he drinks or smokes he needs to stop that to. He is too young to have the trouble he is having. So I would just tell him to clean up his act and make up his mind if he wants to die young or live to be a old and happy man feeling good. All he has to do is take care of his self for his family and not die young.
